Mount Washington
Snoqualmie Region
As of May 3rd, 2026, Mount Washington conditions are mostly clear with scattered snow patches, primarily above 3 miles. The trail is generally passable for hikers with sturdy shoes; trekking poles are recommended for stability on rocky sections and minor snow crossings. Several reports from April mention downed trees, mostly manageable.
Parking can be competitive, with the lot filling early on weekends, though parallel parking is often available later. Water is present in sections, with some reports describing it as creek-like and ankle-deep, suggesting waterproof footwear. While spikes are not consistently needed, some hikers found them beneficial on snowier sections, particularly in early April. The trail can be steep and poorly marked in places, requiring careful navigation according to reports from May 1st.
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5 cars at the trailhead at 7am on a beautiful Sunday. Full lot, but parallel parking available at 11:30.Great hike, gorgeous views. Tiny bit of snow and some minor water running across the trail in se...
Started at around 8:30 AM and there were only two other cars at the parking lot. Trail was steep as expected and we hit first snow patches at the 'meadow' at around 3,700ft. The rest of the trail was ...
Great day on the Mt Washington trail. Quite a few downed trees, but they posed few issues. A few 50 yard stretches of snow around 3 miles in, but easy to cross. Large portions of the trail are made up...
You should be warned that his is very difficult trail. Don’t let the short distance fool you. It starts out alarmingly steep and moves to impossibly steep at times. It is poorly marked and has several...
Trail is in great condition, easily passible by the average hiker in running shoes. A couple of snow patches to cross but no traction needed. 3.5hr c2c for us. Stunning views of Rainier and the middle...
Most of the snow has melted, but there is a wee bit after the unmarked intersection. Lovely day and a great hike! Even saw the tips of the Olympics!Word of caution: read the trail description! I've hi...
Dry and clear for 97% of the main trail. How you handle the remaining 3% depends on your experience and comfort.Spikes/physics-of-friction people might put on their spikes past the pond and be comfor...
Started at 7am, I was the second car in the lot. Snow starts on the trail about 600ft elevation gain from the trailhead, but very light until you hit about the 1.5 mile mark. A few portions are a cree...
A beautiful spring day on Mount Washington!Only 3 cars in the parking lot at 8 am, and 11 cars when I left at 2 pm. I met 13 friendly people on the trail, and 3 well-behaved dogs.There is some road n...
Nice afternoon hike up Mt Washington. I've done this hike several times and the quick take is rocky at the bottom, water on the trail in places in the middle section , and snow at the top. Today was...
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